Hot pressing has a limited field of application for such materials which do not sinter to high densities due to low diffusion coefficients or for cases where a pore-free state is required (for optimum mechanical, thermal or optical properties). With this process only parts with simple shapes like plates, blocks, cylinders can be manufactured easily. With a highly sophisticated design of pressing dies also more complex shapes can be produced. Available pressing force: 50kN to 9000kN at max. 2500°C, applicable for components of max. Ø 700mm.